91st Tour de France - July 3-25, 2004

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• Click here for stages 11-20
• Presentation of the 2004 Tour de France - October 23, 2003
• Team presentation - Liège, Belgium, July 2
• Prologue - July 3: Prologue Liege ITT, 6.1 km
• Stage 1 - July 4: Liège-Charleroi, 202.5 km
• Stage 2 - July 5: Charleroi-Namur, 197 km
• Stage 3 - July 6: Waterloo - Wasquehal, 210 km
• Stage 4 - July 7: Cambrai - Arras TTT, 64.5 km
• Stage 5 - July 8: Amiens - Chartres, 200.5km
• Stage 6 - July 9: Bonneval - Angers, 196 km
• Stage 7 - July 10: Chateaubriant - Saint Brieuc, 204.5 km
• Stage 8 - July 11: Lamballe - Quimper, 168 km
• Stage 9 - July 13: St Leonard de Noblat - Guéret, 160.5 km
• Stage 10 - July 14: Limoges - St Flour, 237 km

Stage 10 - July 14: Limoges - St Flour, 237 km

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• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) on his way to winning after a 202km attack.
• Axel Merckx (Lotto-Domo) spent most of the day out front.
• Lance Armstrong (USPS) rides in the pack on their way up Col de Pac de Bouc.
• Cristophe Moreau (Credit Agricole) begins to launch an attack for the mountain points on top of the last climb.
• Part of the front group crests the summit.
• Riders fight to make it through the 237km day.
• Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) rides in the second group.
• Benjamin Noval (USPS) did lots of work for the team today.
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) rides hard to hang on to second place.
• AG2R rider Stephene Goubert struggles a bit near the summit.
• Santiago Botero looks ahead to the top of the climb.

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• Jean-René Bernaudeau a happy directeur sportif with Thomas Voeckler in yellow
• Vladimir Karpets (Illes Balears-Banesto) at the finish
• Bobby Julich (CSC) finished in the second group on the tough stage 10
• Floyd Landis (US Postal) wants the team bus and only the team bus
• Sandy Casar (FDJeux.com) has made the white jersey of best young rider a priority
• Jérôme Pineau (Brioches La Boulangère) has shown he can sprint and take mountain points, but it's the white jersey he wants
• Michele Scarponi (Domina Vacanze) had a good first day of climbing and finished in the lead group behind solo winner Virenque
• Axel Merckx (Lotto-Domo) was decidedly unhappy with Virenque's solo victory after a long day of collaboration

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• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) comes into the finish
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) makes the final turn
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) dedicates his win to the recently deceased former logistics manager of Festina, Joel Chabiron
• Patrice Halgand (CA) leads out the sprint behind
• Laurent Brochard (Ag2r) went early in the final kilometre, but it was too early
• Andreas Kloden (T-Mobile) leads Zabel across for 2nd
• Michele Scarponi (Domina Vacanze) crosses the line for 9th ahead of Caucchioli
• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel) finished 11th today, despite problems
• Ivan Basso leads Ullrich home
• Phonak's Gutierrez is still the best placed of his team on GC
• Aitor Gonzalez (Fassa Bortolo) looking good
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) finished well up in the front group
• A Phonak rider in the thick of it
• George Hincapie (USPS) and Floyd Landis come home
• Santiago Botero (T-Mobile) survived another day, job done
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) rode another great race today
• Andrea Noe (Alessio-Bianchi) finished in the front group
• Jens Voigt (CSC) comes home
• Axel Merckx (Lotto-Domo) rolls across the line for 71st
• Nicolas Jalabert (Phonak) with the autobus
• The bus comes through
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) was very active early in the stage, before he blew up
• Tom Boonen helped out his teammate Servais Knaven, who was having problems today
• Entering the final stretch
• Don't drink it all at once!
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) now in spots
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) on the podium, surrounded by photographers
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) kept the yellow, and didn't lose a single second

Images by Roberto Bettini

• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) dedicates his win to the recently deceased former logistics manager of Festina, Joel Chabiron
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) leads Armstrong across for fifth
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) on the podium in the maillot pois
• Cyclingnews' European editor Tim Maloney took a ride with the indefatigable Thierry Bouton on the press moto today

Images by Caroline Yang/Caroline Yang Photography

• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) sizing up his lead on Col du Pas de Peyrol.
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) focused on his Bastille Day victory.
• Axel Merckx (Lotto-Domo) charging up Col du Pas de Peyrol 35 seconds behind Virenque
• Merckx (Lotto-Domo) ahead of the peloton at 10'15" but sees Virenque slipping away.
• Lance Armstrong (USPS) the patron in control of the peloton going up Le Puy Mary.
• Tyler Hamilton getting some help from the crowd.
• Rinero (RAGT) muscles his way up the toughest climb of the day.
• Filipo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) feeling the strain on the first mountainous stage of this Tour.
• Boogerd (Rabobank) working his way up the toughtest climb of the day.
• French star Nazon (Ag2r) in difficulty on the Col du Pas de Peyrol.

Stage 9 - July 13: St Leonard de Noblat - Guéret, 160.5 km

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• Lance Armstrong (USPS-Berry Floor) again gets swarmed by the media before the start.
• The group meanders along during stage 9 with not much going on today.
• Riders pass by Lac de Vassiviere along the course.
• Lance Armstrong taking it easy today with the mountains ahead.
• Thousands of fans await the sprint for the finish.
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) crosses over on stage winner Robbie McEwen after the line.
• Riders bunch up trying to get through the crowds to the team buses.
• Today’s stage winner Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) on the podium after his second stage win.

Images by Roberto Bettini

• The sprint was very close but McEwen (in green) got it from Hushovd (C) and O'Grady (L)
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) moments after finishing

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• Filippo Simeoni (Domina Vacanze) ready for a big day out
• Aitor Gonzalez (Fassa Bortolo) exits the bus
• Michele Scarponi (Domina Vacanze) mystery man?
• Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) still happy to be here
• Rolling out of St Leonard de Noblat
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) looking forward to tomorrow
• Commesso and Simoni at the start
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) takes a drink
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) focusing
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) repares to start
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) finishes the stage in 29th place
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) holds his winner's trophy
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) gets to spend another day in the yellow jersey
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) happy with his second win
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) rides to the sign on
• Richard Virenque and Laurent Jalabert: Incredibly popular in France
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) rolls up to the start
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) checks his bike, as he does every day
• The peloton lines up for the start of the 9th stage
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) prepares to give a speech on the state of the peloton
• Lance and Thor exchange thoughts
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) checks Commesso's radio
• McEwen and Hushovd go head to head
• McEwen (L) timed his throw correctly to beat Hushovd in the sprint
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) live on stage
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) congratulated by Bernard Hinault

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• Inigo Landaluze (Euskaltel) was away for 120km.
• George Hincapie (USPS) fueling up for the rest of the race.
• Iban Mayo making room on board for new provisions.
• Rabobank's Michael Boogerd picks up his Happy Meal.
• The peloton giving chase at 12km from the end.
• The jumbotron showing McEwen's winning sprint finish.

Stage 8 - July 11: Lamballe - Quimper, 168 km

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• Ronny Scholz leads the three man break including Jakob Piil and Matteo Tosatto.
• Michael Rogers (Quick.Step) rides mid-pack halfway through the day.
• Fassa Bortolo rider Aitor Gonzalez breaks out the raincoat.
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) wins a rainy stage 8.
• George Hincapie (USPS-Berry Floor) crosses the line after a day well done.
• A bandaged Robbie McEwen heads off to get the green jersey.
• A happy Thor Hushovd

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• Third place wasn't good enough for T-Mobile's Erik Zabel
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) is looking forward to the Tour's move to the south
• The tired, wet face of Sylvain Chavanel (Brioches La Boulangère)
• Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) wasn't too fazed by the rain
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) could only muster fourth place in Quimper
• Matteo Tosatto (Fassa Bortolo) was part of the trio of escapees, caught at 10km to go
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) exits the showers and looks for his ride to the airport

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• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) hopes that the dark clouds are behind him
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) was in a cheerful mood at the start
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) after sign on
• Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Liberty Seguros) at the start
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) exits the team bus
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) and Bert Grabsch
• Oscar Sevilla (Phonak) signs an autograph or three
• CSC leads the team classification
• Bartoli and Basso (CSC) with bears
• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel) looks for his team
• Horse categorie?
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) adjusts his arm warmers
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) gets ready for another day
• Fassa's young guns Filippo Pozzato and Fabian Cancellara
• Good mates Paolo Bettini and Davide Bramati (Quick.Step-Davitamon)
• There were massive crowds at the start in Lamballe
• Bartoli and Basso (CSC) roll out
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) beats Kim Kirchen (Fassa Bortolo) to win stage 8
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) leans back and enjoys the moment
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) celebrates
• Oscar Sevilla (Phonak) comes across the line
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) crosses the line in 21st
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) arrives with his teammates
• George Hincapie (USPS-Berry Floor) happy at the finish
• Ivan Basso (CSC) arrives
• Thor's trophy looks suspiciously like a bottle of gin
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) celebrates on the podium
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) still happy in yellow

Images by Roberto Bettini

• It was festive in Brittany as the Tour passed
• Breton flags were waving proudly today
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) grabs a feed bag
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) will be glad when the weather improves
• Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) pounds his chest as he wins stage 8

Images by Caroline Yang/Caroline Yang Photography

• A T-Mobile mechanic making sure Zabel's bike is ready to take him to the sprint finish.
• A Gerolsteiner rider heading towards the sign-in.
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) enjoying the pre-race banter.
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) maintaing his focus amongst the fanfare.
• Hamilton (Phonak) preparing for the start.
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) pleasing his fans.
• Lance Armstrong (USPS) enjoying the centre of attention.
• Lance Armstrong (USPS) content to leave the yellow behind for now.
• Davide Bramati (Quick.Step-Davitamon) hamming it up with the peloton at the start.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) waiting for the real race to begin.
• Giusseppe Guerini (T-Mobile) at the ceremonial start in Lamballe.
• Roberto Heras (Liberty) gearing up to begin stage 8.
• Hincapie (USPS) rolls into the starting area.
• Armstrong hustling to get to the start.

Stage 7 - July 10: Chateaubriant - Saint Brieuc, 204.5 km

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• Lance Armstrong faces the media at the start of stage 7.
• Breakaway riders Erik Dekker (Rabobank) and Thierry Marichal (Lotto-Domo) away for most of the day.
• Erik Dekker (Rabobank) drives the break.
• Brioches La Boulangere (Brioches) ride tempo in defense of yellow.
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches) struggles a bit on one of today's climbs.
• The group passes a church along the course.
• The rugged coastline awaits the breakaway duo.
• A lonely day for Erik Dekker and Thierry Marichal.
• The peloton passes by as the rain starts to come down, again.
• Riders go single file in pursuit of the break.

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• The early bagarre animated the first hour of racing
• Bernhard Eisel (FDJeux.com) looks to see if his acceleration will stick
• Erik Dekker (Rabobank) and Thierry Marichal (Lotto-Domo) were the first to create a successful breakaway
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangère) keeps his yellow jersey near the front of the main field
• Erik Dekker was the driving force in the day-long break
• Dekker reaches for a drink while Marichal takes a pull
• Dekker admires the scenery while Marichal grimaces in the rain
• The lead duo works its way up the final climb as the peloton begins to chase
• The rain set in once the riders hit the windswept Bretagne coast
• Jakob Piil (Team CSC) helped drive the first serious counter attack with 20km to go
• The four man counter gained 30 seconds but couldn't break the peloton's grip
• The peloton streams into Saint-Brieuc
• The winning move had gone as the field his 3km to go

Images by Olympia Photo

• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) was not a happy camper in stage 7
• Saeco had to work hard to bring back Simoni early on
• The peloton rides through fields of wheat during stage 7
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) with Ivan Basso (CSC) on his wheel
• Filippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) beats Iker Flores and Francisco Mancebo to win stage 7
• Filippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) enjoys his victory
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) put in a big effort late in the stage

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Pippo and Basso chat before the start
• Ivan Basso (CSC) lookin' good
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) prepares
• Oscar Sevilla (Phonak) gets ready for stage 7
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) gets ready for a day in green
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) ever obliging
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) signing autographs
• Yo bro! Nicolas and Laurent Jalabert at the start
• Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) signs autographs for the kiddies
• Some of the Alessio-Bianchi team at the start
• Puffy white clouds greeted the peloton at the start in Chateaubriant
• Filippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) can't believe his success in winning stage 7 of the Tour de France ahead of Iker Flores and Francisco Mancebo
• Celebration time for Filippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo)
• Laurent Brochard (Ag2r) wins the sprint for fourth
• Laurent Brochard (Ag2r, L) beats a frustrated Sebastien Hinault for fourth place in Saint Brieuc
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) rolls across for seventh
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) towels off after a tough day
• Filippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) avec trophy
• Pippo Pozzato (Fassa Bortolo) on the podium after the win
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) still happy in yellow
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches la Boulangere) on the podium in yellow
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) held the green jersey by just one point

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• The Boulangere baker boys going through Monfort-Sur-Meu.
• Paolo Bettini tries to catch the leaders in the last kilometer.
• The peloton streams into the Saint-Brieuc finish.
• Pippo Pozzato enjoying his first trip to the Tour podium.

Stage 6 - July 9: Bonneval - Angers, 196 km

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• A period high-wheeler rides on to the cheers of the crowd.
• The first break of the race tries to get away.
• Alessandro Bertolini (Alessio-Bianchi) tries to bridge with Thor Hushovd covering.
• The group containing the yellow jersey and king of the mountains rolls through at the finish.
• The rest of the group comes through.
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) takes the win just ahead of Stuart O'Grady.
• Tom Boonen very excited about his win.
• Tyler Hamilton comes through the finish showing some blood from a crash.

Images by Chris Henry/Cyclingnews.com

• Levi Leipheimer (Rabobank) before the start of stage 6
• Oscar Sevilla (Phonak) was talkative at the stage start in Bonneval
• Team GC leaders CSC arrive in force
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) rides to sign in
• Fabio Baldato (Alessio-Bianchi) always a cool customer
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) was caught up in two crashes in stage 6
• Tom Boonen (l) embraces his leadout man Stefano Zanini after victory in stage 6
• Tyler Hamilton crosses the line after a crash split the field within the final kilometre
• Kurt-Asle Arvesen (Team CSC) featured in the day's main breakaway
• Australian national champion Matt Wilson (FDJeux.com) will focus on helping Baden Cooke after Brad McGee's abandon
• Iban Mayo's mood is improving after his time losses this week
• Stage 6 left many with battle scars
• Rabobank's Marc Lotz tried to keep the breakaway alive but his group was caught with 4 km to go

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• Yes! Tom Boonen wins his first Tour stage
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) celebrates
• Erik Zabel (C) congratulates Boonen
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) can't believe it
• Zanini and Boonen congratulate each other
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) comes across the line, with George Hincapie beside him after his final kilometre crash
• Not today for Juan Antonio Flecha
• Tyler Hamilton supported by Jose Enrique Gutierrez across the line
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) rolls in after the crash
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) accompanied by his teammates
• Ouch
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) smiles on the podium
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) with trophy
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) enjoying the maillot jaune
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) in yellow
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) in green after finishing second today

Images by Olympia Photo

• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) comes back after his first crash
• The peloton pass a castle during stage 6 of the Tour de France
• Rene Haselbacher (Gerolsteiner) was the worst hurt in the final kilometre crash
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) rides in yellow during stage 6
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) wins the sprint in Angers

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• Carlos Dacruz (FDJeux.com) Alessandro Bertolini (Alessio-Bianchi), Marc Lotz (Rabobank), Juan Antonio Flecha (Fassa Bortolo), Jimmy Engoulven (Cofidis) and Kurt-Asle Arvesen (CSC) escape the peloton for a moment in the sun.
• Stage winner Tom Boonen (Quick-Step) waiting to drop the hammer on Sergio Marinangeli (Domina Vacanze) and Stuart O’Grady (Cofidis).
• Mikel Astarloza (AG2R) ushers his wounded teammate Jean-Patrick Nazon towards the finish.
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step) at the end of another tense day.
• A fragmented peloton rolls towards the finish.
• A deflated Iban Mayo (Euskaltel) flanked by his lieutenants across the line.
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangère) retains the yellow jersey.
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangère) adds another white jersey to his Tour collection.

Stage 5 - July 8: Amiens - Chartres, 200.5km

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• Buses and team cars line up during the craziness at the start.
• One of the many scenic roads today.
• Stuart O'Grady takes the win over Jakob Piil.
• Stuart O'Grady satisfied with the day's work.
• A wet and disappointed Jakob Piil rolls through the finish.
• Robbie McEwen takes the field sprint 12:33 behind the finishers.
• Magnus Backstedt shows the pain and disappointment from a hard day.
• Roberto Heras comes in with the group at 12:33 back.
• Stage winner Stuart O'Grady.
• The new maillot jaune Thomas Voeckler.
• Robbie McEwen with the green jersey for another day

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• Stage winner Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) gets an escort through the finish line mob
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) passed his yellow jersey on to Thomas Voeckler after stage 5
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) looks for his team bus after crossing the line
• Another soggy, frustrating day for Domina Vacanze leader Mario Cipollini
• Runner up Jakob Piil (Team CSC) ponders what might have been
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) was happy to conserve his lead in the points competition
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) exhanged his tricolore jersey of national champion for the yellow of Tour leader

Images by Olympia Photo

• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) very happy on the podium
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) had his first day in yellow today
• Angel Vicioso (L) hits the deck along with Manuel Beltran (USPS)
• The breakaway passing through one of many small French towns en route to Chartres
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) wins the fifth stage into Chartres ahead of Jakob Piil (CSC)
• O'Grady and Piil driving the break
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) can't believe he's got the yellow
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) with Bernard Hinault

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) about to spend a wet day in yellow
• Armstrong and Landis at the team presentation
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) wonders what the day will bring
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) after signing on
• Floyd Landis (USPS-Berry Floor) rolls up to the sign on
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) wonders when it's going to stop raining
• Bradley McGee (FDJeux.com) would abandon today, suffering from back problems
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) doing last minute preparations
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) gets off the bus
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) checks his injuries after yesterday's crash
• Lotto-Domo director Claude Criquielion with Axel Merckx
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) wins the fifth stage
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) celebrates his win over Piil
• The peloton cruises into Chartres
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) still in dots
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) in the green points jersey
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) gives a freckled smile
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) with his trophy
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) is happy
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) is also happy
• Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) got a nice present today

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• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) charging through Chartres on his way to an emotional stage victory.
• Magnus Backstedt (Alessio-Bianchi) tracks Sandy Casar's move in the finale.
• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) wraps up another day in dangerous riding conditions.
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) and Bernhard Eisel (Fdjeux.com) happy to see the finish line in sight.
• Daily post-race routine for the Euskaltel-Euskadi wrencher to keep their bikes looking spotless.

Stage 4 - July 7: Cambrai - Arras TTT, 64.5 km

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• George Hincapie (L) and Lance Armstrong shake hands after US Postal destroyed the rest of the field again in the TTT
• Lance Armstrong (USPS-Berry Floor) in yellow - will he hang onto it for the rest of the Tour?

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• Stuart O'Grady gets ready for the Cofidis TTT
• Marco Velo (Fassa Bortolo) nurses his broken collarbone

Images by Fotoreporter Sirotti

• Euskaltel-Euskadi rode well to limit its losses
• Credit Agricole won a very wet TTT three years back
• Cofidis didn't promise much today, and delivered
• RAGT Semences lost Eddy Seigneur early, and he didn't make the time cut
• Saeco en route to a good time
• McEwen on Axel's wheel in the Lotto-Domo train
• Alessio-Bianchi in full flight
• Thomas Voeckler brings up the rear of Brioches
• Quick Step.Davitamon led by Mick Rogers
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) will be happy when it stops raining
• Illes Balears rode great to finish 3rd
• Here comes Ag2r!
• The Gerolsteiner train from behind
• FDJeux.com started in white skinsuits that faded to grey
• Heras leads the Liberty boys
• Jan Ullrich (R) pulling off after a turn
• Levi Leipheimer powers the Rabo train
• A bandaged Kurt-Asle Arvesen pulls off the CSC train
• Thor Hushovd leads Credit Agricole
• RAGT Semences from behind
• Axel Merckx on the front of Lotto-Domo
• Domina Vacanze finished 15th today
• Ag2r-Prevoyance through the fields
• Ullrich drives T-Mobile along
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) tells his teammates to wait for another rider
• CSC goes full gas
• The Nine Riders of CSC
• Kim Kirchen leads Fassa Bortolo
• Floyd Landis at the front of US Postal
• Lance Armstrong (USPS-Berry Floor) looking happy in his favourite jersey
• Lance Armstrong (USPS-Berry Floor) salutes from the podium
• Matthias Kessler (T-Mobile) took over the young rider jersey
• US Postal-Berry Floor on the podium

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• First off for the day was the Euskaltel-Euskadi team.
• Credit Agricole blends into the greenery in the TT.
• Team Saeco comes through in good form.
• Axel Merckx leads Robbie McEwen in the yellow jersey.
• Riders rotate through the Domina Vacenza line.
• The rain comes down hard as AG2R gets going.
• And the rain continues as FDJeux takes its turn.
• Liberty Seguros goes by in a blur to finish in seventh for the day.
• The Phonak squad comes along with Tyler Hamilton hanging at the back.
• CSC comes through looking very strong.
• Rain started to come down hard again as Fsasa Bortolo makes its way past.
• USPS off to a great start at getting Lance Armstrong into yellow.
• Ekimov pulls off the front as the Postal train rolls on to first place.

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• US Postal bikes on display prior to the start.
• Team mechanic for Gerolsteiner putting the final touches on the bikes
• Alessio-Bianchi had a good ride today
• Quick Step.Davitamon
• JP Nazon (Ag2r) in the green points jersey
• Team Gerolsteiner, very much at home in the wet weather
• Liberty Seguros
• T-Mobile finished fourth on the day
• Jan Ullrich works hard in his train
• Erik Dekker (Rabobank) right at home in the conditions today
• Team Phonak ended up with five riders, but still posted the second best time
• Team CSC does its own version of 'Singing in the rain'
• Fassa Bortolo's Kim Kirchen gets wet
• Postal starts fast in the driving rain

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• Staff of the Navarre, the Spanish-based Illes Balears-Banesto squad, celebrated the feast day of Sant Firmin today.

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• Thor Hushovd and the Credit Agricole team in position at the start line.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) prepares next to the team bus.
• A splintered Liberty Seguros team giving one final push towards the finish line.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) rolls to the finish line in Arras. Another tough day at the office.
• Rabobank riders at the back stretch of the TTT.
• Phonak drops four riders en route to take second place behind US Postal.
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) finishing up a cold and wet ride.
• Bobby Julich (CSC) leads the charge into Arras.
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal/Berry Floor) led into the final corner, followed by Ekimov and Hincapie.
• US Postal on the podium as they take both the stage and the overall lead.

Stage 3 - July 6: Waterloo - Wasquehal, 210 km

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• The Tour de France visited the heart of Flanders by touching the parcours of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
• The peloton passed through Geraardsbergen but took the 'easy' route up the Muur
• Lance Armstrong leads Jan Ullrich on the pavé of northern France
• Armstrong and his US Postal Service team were ready for the pavé and kept the pressure on afterward

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• Jean-Patrick Nazon (Ag2r-Prévoyance) nips Erik Zabel at the line in Wasquehal
• Zabel came close but couldn't get past the flying Frenchman
• Nazon took Ag2r's second stage win in three days on the road
• A tough day for Cancellara, holder of the white jersey of best young rider
• A painful day for some
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) was caught in the crash and missed his chance to contest the sprint
• Iban Mayo was the big loser of the day, conceding nearly four minutes to his main rivals
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) took over the green jersey
• Along with green came yellow for Robbie McEwen
• Jean-Patrick Nazon (Ag2r-Prévoyance) celebrates his stage win
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) conserved his lead in the climbers' competition

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• Bram Degroot (Rabobank) and Jens Voight (CSC) make an early breakaway attempt.
• The peloton makes its way through a horde of fans after an intermediate sprint.
• Points leader, and by the day's end, the new maillot jaune, Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo), leads a group after the break.
• Riders pass one of the many scenic churches along the way.
• Maillot jaune Thor Hushovd (Crédit Agricole) lost 3'53 and his yellow jersey today.
• The famous pavé of Roubaix did plenty of damage today.
• Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie stay safely at the front through the last section of pavé.
• Laurent Brochard (AG2R Prévoyance) tries to keep his wheels on the ground.
• Today's winner Jean-Patrick Nazon (AG2R Prévoyance) keeps safe in the comfort of the front group.
• Riders are strung out through the first long section of pavé.
• Fans watch one of the last groups make its way over the cobbles.

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• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) would lose over four minutes today.
• Still a little early in the morning for Super Mario.
• Tyler Hamilton leads the Phonak boys to the sign in.
• Cameras are everywhere, and the riders are more than happy to strike a pose.
• A confident Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) rolls toward the start.
• Postal boys hard at work on fan relations.
• George Hincapie (US Postal/Berry Floor) shares his thoughts with Cyclingnews.
• KOM leader Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon).
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal/Berry Floor) runs the gauntlet to the race sign in.
• A well-rounded spectator watches the race roll out.

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• Lance Armstrong (USPS/Berry Floor) takes in plenty of fluids on a hard day of racing.
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) sits in the wake of his former team leader, Lance Armstrong.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) places himself in the wake of the US Postal/Berry Floor trio of Ekimov, Hincapie and Armstrong.
• Marc Wauters (Rabobank) lies on the ground after a crash. Wauters finished the stage in the group containing Thor Hushovd.
• Aussie champion Matt Wilson (FdJeux.com) gives his team-mate Bernard Eisel a big push.
• A man dressed as Napoleon gets in on the action.
• Overnight leader Thor Hushovd had an extremely tough in the saddle, losing a large chunk of time.
• Tour de France race director, Jean-Marie Leblanc, observes the race unfold from the comfort of his Alfa.
• The Euskaltel-Euskadi team of Iban Mayo doing their utmost to limit their losses.
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis, R) about to get back on his bike after a fall on the pavé.
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) in his element on a Classics-style stage.
• The T-Mobile train ascend the Muur de Geraardsbergen - (L to R) Jan Ullrich, Santiago Botero and Matthias Kessler.
• George Hincapie drives over the pavé, with Armstrong and Ullrich in his wake.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) and team-mate Erik Zabel ride safely at the head of the peloton.
• US rock singer Ben Harper and his son watch the arrival of the riders at the end of the third stage in Wasquehal.
• Jean-Patrick Nazon (AG2R Prévoyance) leads out the final sprint, with Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) and Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) on his wheel.
• Jean-Patrick Nazon (AG2R Prévoyance) celebrates his win in Wasquehal.
• New maillot jaune Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) receives some help putting on his golden tunic.

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• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) contemplates a big day ahead at the start in Waterloo.
• US Postal/Berry Floor hit the pavé, driven by Viatcheslav Ekimov, George Hincapie and Lance Armstrong.
• Phonak leader Tyler Hamilton rode well today to finish with the leaders.

Stage 2 - July 5: Charleroi-Namur, 197 km

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• Yellow jersey Fabian Cancellara and team sprinter Alessandro petacchi
• Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) checks his headgear
• The field assembles for the start of stage 2 in Charleroi
• Axel Merckx (Lotto-Domo) and family
• Tight quarters in the Fassa Bortolo bus
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) passes a hello to Laurent Dufaux
• Aussies Scott Sunderland and Brad McGee get set to race
• Thor Hushovd (Crédit Agricole) arrives at work clad in his green jersey
• Alessandro Petacchi (Fassa Bortolo) faces a tougher road in the Tour de France
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) signs some autographs before the start
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) is the early leader in the king of the mountains competition
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) fuels up
• Team Liberty Seguros looking relaxed and ready
• Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) rolls up for another sprinter's stage
• New German champion Andreas Klöden contemplates the grandeur of the Tour
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) is a man of few words
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) crashed on day one but was ready for a better day two
• A contemplative Jan Ullrich before stage 2
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) hopes for better luck in the stage 2 sprint
• Phonak duo Oscar Sevilla and Tyler Hamilton
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) charges ahead of the rest in stage 2
• Sheer joy for Robbie McEwen as he wins stage 2
• McEwen is congratulated by Axel Merckx after his win
• McEwen is congratulated by the king and prime minister of Belgium, as another king loks on
• Sevilla asks, what are you looking at?
• A touch of wheels took down Kurt-Asle Arvesen in the sprint finale
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) checks his own wounds after a crash
• Last day in yellow for Fabian Cancellara
• Michele Scarponi (Domina Vacanze) lost teammate Gian-Matteo Fagnini to a mid-stage crash
• Thor Hushovd (Crédit Agricole) becomes the first Norwegian to wear the yellow jersey

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• The early break streaks through stage 2
• A partisan fan keeps pace with the peloton
• Jimmy Casper (Cofidis) hits the deck along with CSC's Kurt-Asle Arvesen

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• The early break passes through Belgian farmland on stage 2
• Mark Scanlon (AG2R) leads the break with Sebastian Lang (Gerolsteiner), Christophe Mengin (Fdjeux.com), Jérôme Pineau (La Boulangère), Christophe Edaleine (Cofidis), and Jakob Piil (CSC)
• US Postal leads the chase as riders descend off a small rise
• US Postal rides tempo in pusuit of the break
• Riders cross the fields of Belgium on a rather more pleasant day than the previous one
• George Hincapie (US Postal) grabs a musette at the feed station

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• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) looks reflective before the stage
• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) waits for the off
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) seems to have got a nose full of the smell of the great outdoors, farming country style
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) nestled safely in the bunch
• Christophe Moreau's tongue (Credit Agricole) just won't stay put
• Robbie McEwen (Lott-Domo) does his impression of Christophe Moreau
• Gilberto Simoni (Saeco) had a quiet day today, but stayed out of trouble
• Jimmy Caspar (Cofidis) limps in - bet that made for an uncomfortable night.
• Paolo Bettini (Quick-Step) in the polka dots of king of the mountains - but is he just keeping it warm for Richard Virenque?
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) has yet to set off the stage finish fireworks
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) looks pleased to have escaped injury in this year's Tour. So far...

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• The Fassa Bortolo train in motion as Robbie McEwen waits for his moment to pounce.

Stage 1 - July 4: Liège-Charleroi, 202.5 km

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• Former Tour de France and Motorola team rider, Raul Alcala, gets an autograph from Tour legend Miguel Indurain.
• Eddy Merckx does some radio commentary in today's start village in Liège.
• Riders wind their way through the Belgian countryside as the rain rolls in.
• The peloton spreads across the road and slows after the rain starts up.
• George Hincapie (USPS/Berry Floor), flanked by teammates Floyd Landis and Pavel Padrnos, sported a raincoat today.
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) makes his way back up to the bunch after going down on the slick roads.
• A group works their way back up to the back of the bunch.
• Bradley McGee (FdJeux.com) also got caught up in today's crash. McGee was also experiencing severe back pain, and struggled for the remainder of the day.
• Julian Dean (Crédit Agricole) leads out the sprint 200 meters from the finish.
• Jaan Kirsipuu (AG2R Prévoyance) on the podium after a great sprint win.
• Another day in yellow for Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo).

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• Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) is a proud man in the yellow jersey
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) was well protected by his teammates on a nervous day
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) had a rough start, crashing early in the stage
• The peloton streams through La Roche-en-Ardenne in stage 1

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• Pietro Caucchioli and Andrea Noe give a pre-stage pose
• George Hincapie and Chechu Rubiera, ready to defend the Tour title
• Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) arrives to sign in
• Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon) wears the white jersey for a day
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) kept the green jersey warm after taking second in the prologue
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) gets a pre-race pep talk from Urs Freuler
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) pays a visit to the village départ
• The Fassa Bortolo gang gets ready for a first day of yellow jersey defense
• Floyd sppears more amused to have won a teddy bear
• The Saeco amigos: Mirko Celestino, Gilberto Simoni, Salvatore Commesso
• The orange crush of Euskaltel-Euskadi
• "Oooh! Money!"
• Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) zips up for his first day in yellow
• Last minute adjustments for Jan Ullrich
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) looking more serious
• The field roars in to the finish in Charleroi
• Jaan Kirsipuu (Ag2r-Prévoyance) nips Robbie McEwen for the stage 1 win
• Jaan Kirsipuu (Ag2r-Prévoyance) hoists his stage winner's trophy
• Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) successfully held on to his race lead
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon) earned the first polka dot jersey
• Thor Hushovd (Crédit Agricole) tried for yellow but was happy with green
• Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) also kept the white jersey of best young rider

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• Davide Bramati (Quick Step-Davitamon) gives an interview.
• The big man - though not as big as he has been the past few years - gives an interview.
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) with his son.
• Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo) listens intently to an interviewer's questions.
• Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Liberty Seguros) takes a moment to contemplate before the race start.
• George Hincapie (USPS/Berry Floor) also deep in thought.
• Lance Armstrong (USPS/Berry Floor), sporting the points jersey, approaches the start line.
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) just wants to get his crash out of the way as soon as possible.
• Riders chew the fat on the way to the start line.

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• The voice of the Tour de France, Daniel Mangeas.
• Another Daniel, Daniel Becke (Illes Balears - Banesto).
• Paolo Bettini (Quick.Step-Davitamon).
• Leader of the young rider classification, Tom Boonen (Quick.Step-Davitamon).
• Who da man? I am!
• Phonak's tiny but tenacious leader, Tyler Hamilton.
• Il Pirata is still in the minds of many.
• It's LANCE!
• Christophe Moreau (Crédit Agricole).
• Sprint sensation Alessandro Petacchi (Fassa Bortolo).
• Aussies chewin' the fat - Michael Rogers (Quick.Step-Davitamon) and Robbie McEwen (Lotto-Domo).
• Yo Jan! Ullrich signals to his homies.
• Jens Voight (CSC) waves to the crowd in Liège.
• The peloton leaves Liège départ.
• Maillot jaune Fabian Cancellara (Fassa Bortolo) rolls out.
• The riders roll out of the industrial city of Liège.

Prologue - July 3: Prologue Liege ITT, 6.1 km

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• Peter Farazijn (Cofidis) started the prologue with Matt White's race number, blacking out the unlucky Aussie's name

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• Viatcheslav Ekimov (US Postal) looks ahead during the prologue.
• Bobby Julich (CSC) passes underneath the 1K to go banner.
• Aussie Michael Rogers (Quick.STep-Davitamon) with a new TT helmet from Lazer.
• Jens Voigt (CSC) put in a great ride today finishing seventh.
• Big cheers were heard for Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) from the Dutch fans.
• Always the showman, Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) showed off a new skin suit today.
• 2003 Giro winner Gilberto Simoni (Saeco).
• Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguras) - a bit off the time of the day - leans through one of the courses bends.
• Levi Leipheimer (Rabobank) put in a good ride today to finish only fifteen seconds back.
• Christophe Moreau (Crédit Agricole) - with his classic tongue dragging look - had an excellent ride for eight place.
• Tour favorite Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) was in good form.
• Iban Mayo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) came in twenty one seconds back. He'll be a threat in the mountains.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) seemed to be going well but was a bit off the pace.
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) rode strongly but still came in two seconds behind race winner Fabian Cancellara.

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• Levi Leipheimer (Rabobank) will be hoping this year's Tour is luckier for him than last years, which ended in a stage 1 crash
• Bradley McGee (Fdjeux.com) didn't quite have the power today, finishing fourth
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) made a long-awaited return to the Tour
• Christophe Moreau (Crédit Agricole) was 12 seconds down in eighth place
• Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano (Liberty Seguros) will be hoping for a repeat of his 2002 time in yellow
• Ivan Basso (Team CSC) - the 2002 Best Young Rider is considered a podium possibility in 2004
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal) - his second place in the prologue is a strong start in his bid for Tour win number 6
• Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) was just 18 seconds off the pace
• Michael Boogerd (Rabobank) showing the effort of the prologue
• Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) is expected to shine in the mountains
• Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) has had great form this year and will be a breakaway stage threat
• Thor Hushovd (Crédit Agricole) - the big Norwegian sprinter turned in a very solid fifth place in the prologue
• Tom Boonen (Quick Step-Davitamon) - the Belgian wunderkind was 41st
• Tom Boonen (Quick Step-Davitamon) is expected to spearhead Quick Step's efforts on the Belgian stages

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• Lance Armstrong (USPS/Berry Floor) on his way to a podium place.
• One streamlined speed machine.
• Santiago Botero (T-Mobile) warms up near his team bus.
• A Lotto-Domo rider takes off.
• George Hincapie (USPS/Berry Floor) psyches himself up for the prologue.
• Euskaltel-Euskadi's team leader, Iban Mayo, rode a solid prologue, finishing just 21 seconds behind Cancellara.
• A relaxed Oscar Sevilla (Phonak).
• Nicolas Portal (AG2R Prévoyance) waits for the signal.
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) rode conservatively.
• Erik Zabel (T-Mobile) set for take-off.
• Six-time points winner at the Tour, Erik Zabel, may well have his sights on a seventh green jersey.

Team presentation, Liège, Belgium, July 2

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• Michael Boogerd (l) and Levi Leipheimer take the stage for Rabobank
• Roberto Heras returns to the Tour as leader of Liberty Seguros
• Bobby Julich is back, this year with Team CSC
• Jan Ullrich (T-Mobile) is considered the number one threat to Lance Armstrong
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) gets set for an attempt at number six
• The crowd turned out in force for the team presentation in Liège, Belgium

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• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) makes his grand entry
• Lance Armstrong (US Postal Service) looking confident as ever
• Mario Cipollini (Domina Vacanze) in a more somber mood on stage
• Ag2r-Prévoyance with French veteran Laurent Brochard
• Alessio-Bianchi has a well-rounded team
• Cofidis lost David Millar and will fight for stage wins and the green jersey
• Crédit Agricole will battle for the green jersey with Thor Hushovd
• Team CSC with GC leaders Sastre and Basso
• Domina Vacanze brings Mario Cipollini for his final Tour
• Euskaltel-Euskadi returns with a stronger team in 2004
• Fassa Bortolo counts on king sprinter Alessandro Petacchi
• Gerolsteiner with an in-form Danilo Hondo
• Illes Balears-Banesto with Spanish champion Francesco Mancebo
• Brioches La Boulangère lost Joseba Beloki but will fight for stage wins
• Liberty Seguros brings Roberto Heras as team leader
• Lotto-Domo will focus on McEwen in the sprints
• Phonak Hearing Systems with Tyler Hamilton at the helm
• Quick.Step-Davitamon has men for the sprints and the mountains
• Rabobank can count on a solid team
• RAGT Semences-MG Rover looking for stage wins
• Saeco leader Gilberto Simoni will give the Tour another go
• T-Mobile with Jan Ullrich back in command
• US Postal Service hopes to win a record sixth Tour with Armstrong

Presentation of the 2004 Tour de France, October 23, 2003

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• Lance Armstrong points out the two time trials to Johan Bruyneel
• Richard Virenque plotting to win another polka dot jersey
• Lance Armstrong listens attentively while Jean-Marie Leblanc extols the virtues of Charleroi
• Jean-Marie Leblanc describes the 2004 route in detail
• Jan Ullrich wonders what's in store for 2004
• Richard Virenque (Quick.Step) chats to Lance Armstrong about the parcours

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• This is it - the presentation of the 2004 Tour de France
• The deliberately out of focus paparazzi shot of Jan Ullrich talking on his mobile
• Daniel Mangeas (R) presents the prize winners from the 2003 Tour, as well as Bernard Hinault and Jean-Marie Leblanc